US Bridges

SR-40 over Deep Creek

Fair

Volusia County, Florida · 3.2 MI W of SR-11 · Structure no. 790016

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-40 over Deep Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR-40 over Deep Creek in Volusia County, Florida. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 7,400 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,839 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-40
CrossesDeep Creek
Location3.2 MI W of SR-11
RouteState Highway 40
CountyVolusia County
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.20495, -81.36774
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.8 US tons
Inventory rating50.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,400 (2022)
Projected traffic12,839 by 2044
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-40 over Deep Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-40 over Deep Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does SR-40 over Deep Creek carry?

About 7,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SR-40 over Deep Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns SR-40 over Deep Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.